Chillout Music - Educate Me

Makhaira · 23 Feb 2010 at 20:41

Another evening, another pilgrimage to the OcUK fountain of knowledge...

I'm really enjoying my chillout music at the moment, particularly ambient stuff and also female vocal chillout. Think along the lines of some Groove Armada stuff, some bits of Dido/Imogen Heap, the more relaxed bits of Staind, so pretty much most things that fall into "chillout" as a category.

But...my musical horizons are limited! And so I come seeking the band knowledge that lurks within these virtual walls, to see what you guys recommend in this genre, which I will promptly explore thanks to the wonders of Spotify!

Cheers in advance for any suggestions.

Schizo · 23 Feb 2010 at 20:43

cafe del mar albums are pretty good.

Stupot_ · 23 Feb 2010 at 20:45

The Album Leaf?

Arjun806 · 23 Feb 2010 at 20:48

Do you like this?

This however is my all time favourite chillout song

Shamikebab · 23 Feb 2010 at 20:51

If you like Imogen Heap, check out Kate Havnevik.

Makhaira · 23 Feb 2010 at 21:01

Stupot_ said:
The Album Leaf?

Close, but not quite. Maybe it's the lack of vocals? Going to check out a few more of their tracks though to be sure, thanks.

Arjun806 said:
Do you like this?
...
This however is my all time favourite chillout song

Enjoyed both of those, thanks. I'll have a listen to a bit more along those lines.

Shamikebab said:
If you like Imogen Heap, check out Kate Havnevik.

Again, only had a quick listen so far, but sounds good, thanks

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Cheers to all you guys

Guitarman0 · 23 Feb 2010 at 21:02

My favourite chillout song at the moment is quite an old one. Porcelain - Moby

titaniumx3 · 23 Feb 2010 at 21:48

Jakob - Solace

If you're looking for more rock oriented chillout.

Arjun806 · 23 Feb 2010 at 22:08

Check out some Sunlounger too, this is one of my favourites

Shamikebab · 23 Feb 2010 at 22:12

I'd like to add Solar Fields, Aes Dana and Carbon Based Lifeforms to this thread.

bledd · 23 Feb 2010 at 22:14

This Mortal Coil

I class it as 'sleep music', it's a bit sombre, but relaxing

It'll End In Tears is their best album

tntcoder · 23 Feb 2010 at 22:31

Arjun806 said:
Check out some Sunlounger too, this is one of my favourites

The best there is

New album in June, hoping for awesomeness!

Check out DJ Shah's (aka sunlounger) weekly radio show as well, Music for Balearic People, very good.

kiteloopy · 23 Feb 2010 at 22:58

Tummy · 23 Feb 2010 at 23:45

I know it might not be "chillout music" but I always chill out and listen to Massive Attack

krooton · 24 Feb 2010 at 10:05

Makhaira · 24 Feb 2010 at 11:58

Thanks guys, at work atm so I'll check out the latest suggestions tonight!

Arjun806 · 24 Feb 2010 at 12:10

Something a bit different from what's been posted

And this one was made by someone on ocuk

Curiousalien · 24 Feb 2010 at 12:50

What about Lemon jelly and Nightmares on Wax? These guys have done some great stuff.

jakeke · 24 Feb 2010 at 14:04

You need Sigur Ros in your life

Try Saeglopur firstly, then listen to Takk (album) and go from there, it's probably their most accessible album for new listeners

mks2005 · 24 Feb 2010 at 14:09

Arjun806 said:
And this one was made by someone on ocuk
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Wow, I wasn't expecting that!

I actually uploaded a new song recently which is also pretty chillout:

(probably not exactly what the OP is after though!)

I'd definitely recommend you check out Portishead, Massive Attack and Zero 7.